The Ukrainian President was viewed as something of a comedian until Russia invaded, but by staying in Kyiv and rallying his people around a common cause, he has shown his authenticity, bravery, and now people are willing to die for him.
Tomorrow’s likely success can no longer be measured on today’s results, and without adequate investment in foresight and scenario planning business leaders will make poor long- and short-term decisions.
Over the past few years, gender diversity seems to have improved. For a while, it felt like there were a select group of NEDs who were on multiple boards to prop up the numbers, but this seems to have moved on.
The miserable delays at UK airports were enough to put people off flying for a long time – but with high travel demand easily predictable there was no excuse for bosses getting it so wrong.
Over the past few years, gender diversity seems to have improved. For a while, it felt like there was a select group of NEDs who were on multiple boards to prop up the numbers, but this seems to have moved on.
Get to know the newest member of the Oliver Wight EAME team, Phil Taylor.
Labor shortages not only affect the HR department, with senior finance leaders playing a vital role in helping businesses navigate the Great Resignation.
The crises facing global supply chains are not going away. But organizations who plan effectively and build integrated end-to-end supply chains may be the ones who come out on top.
Any successful business will depend on people, processes, and technology, and the Ukraine invasion has emphasized which of the three is truly the most important – so leaders must act accordingly.
Les Brookes, Partner and Chief Executive at Oliver Wight EAME, takes a look at what business leaders can learn from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Business leaders are being urged to switch focus to longer-term planning following the disruptions of the COVID pandemic.
